This post explains what a Python module is and how to use it to drastically extend the capabiltiies of your code. Plus: how to make your own!

Install Python Libraries in Visual Studio Code Python libraries are pre-written collections of code designed to simplify programming by providing ready-made functions for specific tasks.

Python modules are typically installed using a package manager called 'pip', which launches a 'setup.py' file that is made available by the developer of the package for installation purposes.

Devs unknowingly use “malicious” modules snuck into official Python repository Code packages available in PyPI contained modified installation scripts.